Prepare Your TY Students to Lead the Change: New Climate Change & Sustainability Wellbeing Programme

16/04/2025

Skilly is proud to launch a dynamic digital programme focused on Climate Change and Sustainability, an essential learning area for today's youth.


Aligned with the Transition Year Personal Growth Pillar, this student-led curriculum supports schools in building environmental awareness and encouraging critical thinking. 


Teachers can deliver the content as a short-term module over one term OR a comprehensive programme spanning terms to align with the timetable. 


What’s Included?

This comprehensive, structured, classroom-ready programme features seven core classes plus two standalone lessons. It is designed to cover all necessary aspects of climate change education, instilling confidence in educators about its effectiveness.

  • A Greener Future: What Is Sustainability? - Students explore what sustainability means and why it matters in everyday life.
  • Extreme Weather & Climate Change - Understand the science and real-world impact of global warming and extreme weather events.
  • Circular Economy & Sustainable Consumption - Discover how we produce and consume goods that affect the planet and what can change.
  • Climate Justice & Youth Protest - Learn how climate change disproportionately affects communities and how youth activism drives change.
  • Climate Solutions & Innovation Explore exciting advances in clean tech, sustainable energy, and innovation for the future.
  • EU Policies & Climate Action - Examine how policy at the European level influences national climate targets and funding.
  • Student-Led Projects & Future SustainabilityApply knowledge in a hands-on way with projects focused on local and global sustainability solutions, ensuring that students can see the real-world impact of their learning.

Standalone Lessons (Optional):

  • Fast Fashion & Greenwashing - A critical look at consumerism, brand responsibility, and how to spot misleading sustainability claims.
  • My Sustainable Learning - A reflective lesson to help students set personal sustainability goals and evaluate their learning.

Key Benefits for Your Classroom

✅ Interactive Learning

Student-led modules are designed for real-world engagement and diverse learning styles, which excites educators about the program's practical application in their classrooms.


✅ Progress Tracking

Live feedback and AI insights via the Skilly platform support student growth and teacher planning, providing a comprehensive and efficient way to manage the program.


✅ Certification

Students earn a Completion Badge, reinforcing participation and achievement.


✅ Expert-Designed

Crafted by a leading Irish secondary school educator who has completed an MSc in this area and has applied the research to suit the TY context.


Inspire the Next Generation of Changemakers

With Skilly, your students will:

  • Understand the causes and effects of climate change.
  • Develop critical thinking and responsible citizenship.
  • Explore climate-related careers and innovation.
  • Build confidence through self-reflection and project-based learning.

Get Started Today with planning your TY programme for the following year.